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I just purchased a gen Omega Speedmaster reduced on ebay (obviously not from an authorized dealer). The auction was for the watch only and no paperwork. I contacted omega and verified that the serial number was legit. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to get the watch serviced from Omega and obtain a warranty card even though I didn't purchase it from an authorized dealer? Are they not going to help me at all because it was obtained on ebay from who knows where? The watch was made between 1993-1995 so its old and used.... What are my options?

Yeah, these do look kinda odd though... some of them have "so called" international warrenties with chinese print on them. I would like to get one of these for a couple hundred... Does anyone know if theres a way to check Omega serial numbers somehow? If I take the watch to an AD and find out its a fake, is it a hassle getting my money back from ebay/paypal?

I'm more of a rolex guy but..... are the reduced version of these watches in used condtions value at around $800?

I know I should have posted this in the acution scam section but you guys gotta see this.... If you go on ebay and search 3510.50 (heres the link for the lazy: ebay Search)... Your gonna see a crapload of those "reduced" omega speedmasters... Heres where it gets wierd... all 20 of those results are from the same seller jmryshi (ebay Link).... Each of these auctions are for the same model, but not one single picture is duplicated. This guy have 2000+ good feedback and sells a crapload of other watches. If this guy is not selling fakes how has ebay not caught on to this.... Can you omega experts tell me if hes legit or not? These watches are selling for < $1000... Does that sound about right?

So you guys are saying that even the power sellers from the states that are describing them as 100% genuine don't even know that they are selling fakes? I want to buy a used gen on ebay but I can't say im too experienced in the auction field.... You guys think I should stay clear?

When I look for watches on ebay, it upsets me to see watches being sold from Hong Kong, China, or anywhere in Asia. Those being sold espically from people who have < 10 feedback rating. As soon as I see watches that arn't being sold in the states (or any respectable european countries), I pass them off as a 90% chance of being a fake. What do you ebay experts think about this?

Wow a little off subject but... 545 posts in 3 months? Impressive... Why not join as a member and at least support the forum? Its only $10 (last time i checked)

Yeah TTK is so trustful, I'd send him cash in an envelope if it werm't for customs!

Thanks for the input guys.... Yeah, its going to be a transaction with TTK... one who I definately trust.... Did you guys do it online or at a booth?

Sorry if this has been already asked but... I'm down to two options for payment of a watch... Either moneybookers or Western Union... Since moneybookers doesnt allow the uploading of funds over $300 (i need $350) I'm probably going to go with Western Union.... Is this a safe idea? I've never used Western Union but I also don't want to get in trouble with the authorities because I believe you have to surrender your ID to send money to foriegn countries... Has anyone had any experience with this? Do you guys normally pay online or at a booth? Which is safer? I just feel a little insecure when it comes to exposing my identity to these guys.

Sorry for my bad drawing, but im referring to how the 9 doesn't connect to itself and is not as bold... heres the example:

I've recently seen the MBW datewheel for a 1680 Red Submariner, and the 9 and 6 look really weird.... I was wondering if its like that for all the other MBW "Polex" watches? That can't be accurate or is it?

A very beautiful watch and great writeup!!! I can't wait until TTK replies to my email so I can get my own MBW.... Job well done Neil!

hahahaha nice pic

There are two employees at my work which both have sea-dwellers with a flat crystal. I'm no expert on the SDs but they also both have lug holes drilled in.... Could these be reps, or what year are we looking at here?? I know that the modern SDs don't have lug holes, but the vintage ones do... Are the vintage ones with the lugs even affordable to own? (< $10,000)